Hinton and background
Who is the author of The Outsiders?
S.E. Hinton
Who is our protagonist?
Ponyboy
Which brother does Ponyboy think is most handsome?
Sodapop
What job does Darry do?
He roofs houses
Cherry
How old was S. E. Hinton when she wrote The Outsiders?
17
Name Ponyboy's siblings
Darry and Sodapop
What age is Johnny Cade?
16
Which of the Greasers does Ponyboy not like?
Steve
SGAREER
GREASER
In what decade is The Outsiders set?
1960s
Name the two rival gangs
Socs and Greasers
Why is Two-Bit called 'Two-Bit'?
he is always talking / likes to give his 'two bits' to every conversation
What is a 'rumble'?
A fight
YPNYOOB
PONYBOY
Is S. E. Hinton male or female?
Female
What happened to Ponyboy's parents?
They died
What dangerous thing does Johnny do so he doesn't get jumped again?
Carries a switchblade
What is Two-Bit's real name?
Keith
YLDLA
DALLY
Where was Ponyboy at the beginning of the novel?
He is leaving the cinema / movie house.
What kind of car is following Ponyboy in chapter 1?
A red Corvair
What colour hair does Dally have in the novel?
Blonde, almost white
What is Soda's girlfriend's name?
Sandy
ESSODUTIR
OUTSIDERS